Oomersi Mawji   An Ostrich Egg cup mounted in silver Marked O.M. under the base Circa 1860-1890 Height 28 cm   This extraordinary object takes its inspiration from 16th century silversmiths working in southern Germany, particularly Augsburg. Mawji would have been commissioned to produce this cup either by a European patron or an Indian Prince.   To view detail of the cup, click here.   To view detail of the foot, click here.